"Mr. Black, I want to commend you for taking on a responsibility that at times must feel like a thankless job."
"I am concerned because some fringe groups are using the situation in Spirit Lake to make the case that tribes cannot manage their own affairs."
"Tribes are inherently sovereign. This is a fact that was recognized by our founding fathers, and that is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution."
"No one cares more for Native American children more than their tribes and their Indian families."
"Child abuse is wrong, period. And, as a society, we must ensure our young ones are protected at all times."
"it is unfortunate that the responsibilities that the tribes take on for themselves sometimes don't come with equivalent funding opportunities"
"Especially from you, the Chairman, please do not stop asking the Federal Government for help and resources."
"I would be surprised if you are competitive."
"So in other words, there is the allowance within the relationship between Federal employees and management and/or investigative authorities at the Federal level to get down to the bottom of improving ..."
"Thank you very, very much, Mr. Chairman."
"It is outrageous that 8 million people have been arrested in the last decade."